constrained
Speech parts
1. constrained - Adjective
2. constrained - Verb
4. constrained - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
of Constrain
Marked by constraint; not free; not voluntary; embarrassed; as, a constrained manner; a constrained tone.
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a constrained smile
forced heartiness
a strained smile
19th to 20th centuries From the intervention of Count Nikolay Zubov in 1795, Molokans (бесшапочники) were tolerated under Tsarina Catherine but constrained by strict rules imposed upon them intended to curb community growth.
Akinwole further stressed that the union was constrained to advise members not to be in attendance or participate in the preparation for and the actualisation of the said convocation and 72nd Foundation Day ceremonies.
Accordingly, this technique is used mostly in very constrained environments.